Deputy Premier offers condolences on passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Manama, September 11 (BNA) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said that with the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the world lost a prominent figure who dedicated her efforts to service. her nation and her people.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure emphasized the strong historical relations that bind the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom on the basis of friendship and respect. He was speaking during today’s visit to the home of the British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Roddy Drummond, to offer condolences on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He was accompanied by Minister of Cabinet Affairs Hamad bin Faisal Al-Maliki.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure offered his deepest condolences to the British monarch, government and people, recalling the contributions of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in promoting the values ​​of humanity, tolerance and harmony. He pointed out that the great official and popular interaction that accompanied the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen reflects her high status, respect and appreciation at the international level.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure also expressed his sincere wishes for the United Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, President of the Commonwealth, to continue its march of progress and prosperity.

For his part, the British ambassador expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure for the good feelings he showed towards Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, stressing that the long bilateral relations, which extend for more than two centuries, will contribute to more cooperation and coordination between the two friendly countries.

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Us 1449 GMT 09/11/2022